The TCU Student Experience
Nurse Anesthesia Learning Lab
At TCU Harris College School of Nurse Anesthesia’s simulation labs, students benefit from a safe, supportive environment, high expectations and freedom to question and learn to manage complex anesthetic care of patients by integrating sound scientific knowledge with technical and clinical skills.
During their time here, students experience three learning phases:
Students in the Advanced Pain Management program also have online courses and clinical practice.
Our School of Nurse Anesthesia provides excellent learning opportunities in simulation and cadaver labs. Here, students learn from top-notch faculty and practice their skills in a realistic setting.
Residents enrolled in advanced anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology visit the Center for Anatomical Sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, where they work with prosected cadavers under the guidance of expert anatomist Cara Fisher, Ph.D., exploring various body systems relevant to anesthesia.
This hands-on experience with cadavers is more valuable than virtual anatomy, as it provides tactile information, insight into anomalies and pathologies that clinicians might encounter.
TCU Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences (HCNHS) can engage in innovative research because it maintains a close connection between students and the community. Students in the School of Nurse Anesthesia have many opportunities to participate in graduate research.